"The government of St Vincent and the Grenadines has decided to delay the controversial constitutional amendments aimed at clarifying citizenship eligibility for parliament members, following significant public backlash and protests."
"Protesters expressed their discontent with placards stating 'constitutional change without the voice of the people' and 'Friday and Bramble protecting their Canadian passports,' highlighting the public's concern over the proposed amendments."
"Prime Minister Godwin Friday announced the postponement of the bills, emphasizing the need for full public responses before moving forward with these important constitutional matters."
The St Vincent and the Grenadines government postponed efforts to amend the constitution concerning citizenship eligibility for parliament members. This decision follows opposition claims that the amendments would disqualify Prime Minister Godwin Friday and MP Dwight Fitzgerald Bramble, both holding dual citizenship. Public protests against the amendments prompted Friday to seek further public debate before proceeding. The controversy centers on a constitutional section that disqualifies individuals with allegiance to foreign powers, referencing a similar case in St Kitts and Nevis involving a former prime minister.
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